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How Long It Takes To Cure Tonsils Infection?
Hi ,i went the doctors & they told me that my 2 year old son had infection in his tonsils .. But some of the symptoms hes showing are , his tounge is white , & he has like red spots on his tounge & the back of his throat .. Is that tonsils infection or is it something else ? & if it is how long does it take to be cure .
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
Hi dear ,
As per your query your son has tonsil infection and white tongue along with sores on tongue and throat . The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition like sore throat and tonsillitis . Sometimes when body is suffering from infection its immunity gets lower , which make it susceptible for other infections like fungal infection . The white tongue you mention in query is due to oral thrush which is a fungal infection probable occur due to lower immunity . You mention that you have already consulted a doctor . It will take around a week or two to normalize with prescribed medicine also white tongue will also go away as condition gets better . Avoid hot and spice food and maintain proper oral hygiene .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query your son has tonsil infection and white tongue along with sores on tongue and throat . The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition like sore throat and tonsillitis . Sometimes when body is suffering from infection its immunity gets lower , which make it susceptible for other infections like fungal infection . The white tongue you mention in query is due to oral thrush which is a fungal infection probable occur due to lower immunity . You mention that you have already consulted a doctor . It will take around a week or two to normalize with prescribed medicine also white tongue will also go away as condition gets better . Avoid hot and spice food and maintain proper oral hygiene .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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